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Airports & Airlines Welcome New EU Council Recommendation on Travel Into the EU
ACI and IATA welcomed an EU Recommendation for travellers coming into the EU and called for further action to re-start air connectivity.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
Travel Momentum Builds as Restrictions are Lifted -Even faster progress is needed-
IATA released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel as restrictions are lifted.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Sustainability is in our DNA
Topi Manner, CEO, Finnair tells Graham Newton that solving the climate challenge cannot be a separate item on the agenda.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
IATA Welcomes Spanish Government Rejection to Raising Airport Charges for COVID Losses
IATA welcomes the decision from the Spanish government to reject the proposal from AENA to recover economic losses amounting to EUR 2.3 bn generated because of the COVID crisis, by raising airport charges.
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- COVID-19
- Europe
Airline of the Firsts
Yildiray Karaer, Chairman of the Board of Corendon Airlines tells Graham Newton he is optimistic about aviation’s future, especially its ability to tackle environmental matters.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
IATA Launches New Ground Operations Portal
IATA announced the launch of the IGOM Portal to support the efficient implementation of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM).
- Press Release
- Airline Operations
- All Regions
IATA Announces Partnership with GL Events
IATA is planning to hold at least 16 in person or hybrid events across all continents in 2022.
- Press Release
- Other
- All Regions
Aviation tackles issues with US 5G rollout
Issues surrounding the implementation of 5G have hit the headlines recently, most notably in the United States.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Working in tandem with partners for recovery
Christine Ourmières-Widener, CEO, TAP Air Portugal says the industry recovery requires all stakeholders to be in alignment. Interview by Graham Newton.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
Time to End US Pre-Departure Testing for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
IATA urged the US government to remove the pre-departure testing requirement for fully vaccinated air travelers flying to the US.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
Statement - EUACA Revised Slot Guidance
IATA welcomed updated guidance from the European Airport Coordinators Association (EUACA) for airport slots.
- Press Release
- Slots
- Europe
IATA Partners with Carleton University to Offer an Academic Program
IATA is partnering with Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration in Ottawa, Canada, to launch the Professional Certificate in Air Transport Principles and Policy.
- Press Release
- Other
- The Americas
IATA Welcomes ICAO Health Master List
IATA welcomed the creation by ICAO of a global directory of public keys required for authentication of health credentials.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
New Research Shows EU Travel Restrictions had Little Impact on Omicron Spread
ACI Europe and IATA urged EU governments to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated/recovered individuals holding a valid Covid certificate.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
Transcript of Willie Walsh Remarks at 25 January Press Briefing
Transcript of Willie Walsh remarks and Q&A with the press at the 8 December 2021 media briefing
- Speech
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Accelerate Easing of Travel Restrictions
IATA urged governments to accelerate relaxation of travel restrictions as COVID-19 continues to evolve from the pandemic to endemic stage
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Strong December Performance Contributes to Stellar Year for Air Cargo in 2021, Year-on-year Demand up 18.7%
IATA released data for global air freight markets showing that full-year demand for air cargo increased by 6.9% in 2021, compared to 2019 .
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Passenger Demand Recovery Continued in 2021 but Omicron Having Impact
IATA announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2021 showing that demand fell by 58.4% compared to 2019
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Statement - Rollout of C-band 5G near airports in the U.S.
IATA welcomes the decisions to delay the rollout of C-band 5G near airports in the USA
- Press Release
- Safety
- The Americas
IATA Appoints Frederic Leger as SVP for Commercial Products & Services
IATA has appointed Frederic Leger as SVP for Commercial Products and Services, a new division created in July 2021.
- Press Release
- IATA News
- All Regions